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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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